Camp Courant started in 1894 as a newsroom’s dream to support Hartford’s youth, and give them a place to grow, learn, and just be kids. Today, it is still going strong as the oldest and largest free summer camp in the nation. Camp Courant is a six-week day camp that provides Hartford children with educational programs, free meals and a safe place to play during the summer months.

According to Ty Tyron, the president of the Ancient Burying Ground Association, “slavery was ingrained in Connecticut culture, in agriculture, in industry.” Their new project reveals the hidden history of colonial people of color who are buried right in downtown Hartford. The online database, "Uncovering Their History" investigates hundreds of these untold stories. These Hartford Courant archive photos collected overtime shed light on how Connecticut once benefitted from slavery.

The Hartford Riverfront Recapture hosted its annual Big Mo' fundraiser at the Colt Building on Friday night. Proceeds from the event support Riverfront Recapture’s parks, free public events, and youth programs.

According to Ty Tyron, the president of the Ancient Burying Ground Association, “slavery was ingrained in Connecticut culture, in agriculture, in industry.” Their new project reveals the hidden history of colonial people of color who are buried right in downtown Hartford. The online database, "Uncovering Their History" investigates hundreds of these untold stories. These Hartford Courant archive photos collected overtime shed light on how Connecticut once benefitted from slavery.